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Basecamp Northern Norway

Harstad is the perfect base for your holiday in Northern Norway. With its' central location right between Tromsø and Lofoten, you can easily go on daytrips in the region whilst spending the night in the surroundings of Harstad.
Trip with friends

Harstad is the perfect destination for a trip with your friends - and also the perfect base for your holiday in Northern Norway.
The Adolf Gun sightseeing

Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. Two daily tours in the period from July 11th till August 16th. Pre-booking recommended due to covid19 restrictions
1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
2. 11 Jul 202116 Aug 2021
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Book your arctic Harstad experience here!

Start your experience of the Arctic right here in Harstad! Check out and book one of the many exciting activities for a unforgettable adventure.
City sightseeing from the sea with B&B Touring

See traces of the Vikings in Altevågen. Learn about the Middle Ages in Trondenes, and the worlds northernmost stonechurch from late Middle Ages. Travel the archipelago by RIB. From 850 NOK p.p
1. 1 Jun 202131 Aug 2021
Holiday for the entire family

Holiday is quality family time. It is a time of creating fond memories for both young and old with the ones we love. Harstad is a family-friendly city with a lot of fun activities and attractions for all ages. Check out our recommendations.
Romantic Harstad
Harstad Tourist Office

Welcome to Harstad, the city in the middle of Northern Norway
1. 18 Jun 20209 Aug 2020
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Travelling to Harstad

Instead of finding out on your own how to get to Harstad, have we compiled this list of all recommended transportation methods for you!
Medieval farm, Trondenes Historical centre

You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition "1000 years with plow, cross and sword". From 125 NOK.
1. 12 Dec 201931 May 2020
The world's northernmost inhabited archipelago

Explore the vast and beautiful archipelago in Harstad – miles upon miles of rugged mountain peaks touching the stunning blue sky, hidden tranquil coves with waves gently cradling against the rocks..

Welcome to Harstad

Situated on Norway’s biggest Island, Hinnøya, you find Harstad – a region with unforgettable nature experiences, local food with excellent chefs, genuine shops, music festivals, an untouched archipelago and much more! Home to the most romantic place in Norway to see the midnight sun and in the middle of the northern lights belt – Harstad is ready to seduce you as well! With 24/7 hours of sunlight in summertime and the mysterious green and purple northern lights in wintertime, the natural phenomena in the Harstad area can be experienced all year.